Login to HMRC & Agent code for VAT

Trying to login to the old agent site after having logged in to the new one, cannot get there

Didn't find your answer?

This has happened before, but not for some time. I log in to the new agent services account, then  I log out and try to log in to the old agent site, and cannot get to it, only the new site appears, without the chance to enter a new 12 digit code and password. But if  I delete all my cookies, then it works, is this normal?

And a second question: asking  a client to authorize me for Making Tax Digital for VAT, I was asked for my VAT Agent ID. What is that? I'm only aware of the codes for SA, CT and PAYE

 

Replies (3)

Please login or register to join the discussion.

avatar
By Paul Crowley
20th Aug 2021 11:38

My 9 digit number shows on the new agent dashboard for the old system

Thanks (0)
avatar
By BudgetB
20th Aug 2021 13:17

The new ASA login page on HMRC is a different page (although looks the same) as the login page for the original agents gateway accounts. To get into the old one just go to the normal hmrc site (via google not via any page you have bookmarked) and click the login button

Thanks (1)
avatar
By rmillaree
21st Aug 2021 09:19

I have the following two web addresses saved next to each other and these have neever failed me - if one of the two fails i ensure i have logged out of agent area and then try and login under the other one - once in i log back out straight away and the one that was not working now works. Alternatively if that fails try other browser or dreaded clear your history and or cookies.

new link
https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/agent-services-account/home
old link
https://online.hmrc.gov.uk/home/services

Thanks (0)